The Client & Family
Physiatrist (Physician specializing in Rehabilitation Medicine)
Rehabilitation Nurse
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Speech-Language Pathologist
Case Manager/Social Worker
Dietitian
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Psychological Services
Internal Medicine consultation, urology consultation, pastoral counseling, vocational rehabilitation counseling and social services are also available, as needed.
The rehabilitative plan of care for our clients recovering from a stroke may include any or all of the following services:
Adjustment counseling
Aquatic therapy
Bowel & bladder retraining
Community living skills group with community re-entry classes
Community referrals
Diet & medication retraining
Driving education
Evaluation of home environment
Home management training
Neuropsychological testing
Physical, Occupational & Speech-Language Therapy
Stroke education classes
Support groups
Swallowing evaluation & retraining
Therapeutic recreation
Vocational rehabilitation counseling
Each client receives a personalized rehabilitation plan. The goal of that plan is to restore physical and social independence to clients experiencing a debilitating crisis.
Each plan takes into account the client's previous abilities, health, the area of the brain affected by the stroke and the extent of the injury. Clients work to improve mobility, self-care, communication and socialization.
Hospital length of stay and discharge schedules are dependent upon the client's progress, the home situation and the level of family involvement.
The client's relationship with Cardinal Hill does not end with the discharge from the inpatient program. Each client's primary care physician will receive a copy of the Discharge Summary. Outpatient services can begin immediately.
These may include a Day Program for therapy, selected therapy services, vocational rehabilitation training, home health services and Adult Day Health. For the client's convenience, referral to a provider closer to home may be made.
The client also may be scheduled to return for Outpatient Clinic visits with his/her Cardinal Hill physician. During these visits, progress is assessed and changes are made in the home program or equipment, as needed.
For more information about Cardinal Hill's Stroke Program or to make a referral, call (800) 233-3260 or (859) 367-7120.
National Stroke Association: www.stroke.org
American Heart Association: www.americanheart.org
AHA Fitness page: www.justmove.org